In a statement released by Channel 10, Ms Maguire, 30, said she and some of her siblings were taken from the cult in 1993 by her mum Michelle to get a fresh start in Brisbane.

"I am not in a position to comment on Alistah Laishkochav. My mother removed my family from that environment when I was five years old, over 25 years ago," Ms Maguire told Woman's Day.

"I was brought up by my mother and grandmother in Brisbane in a loving, caring and compassionate household. I had a wonderful childhood and I am extremely grateful to both my mother and grandmother for the upbringing which they provided me and my siblings.

"Although I have since met and reunited with my family, I have never had a relationship with Alistah Laishkochav."

Ms Maguire has been a controversial character on the TV dating show, being named by many as this year's "villian".